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SCRAMP Replaces Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca CEO
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SCRAMP Board of Governors President Michael Smith has been appointed temporary CEO of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, replacing long-time General Manager and CEO Gill Campbell.
Under the reorganization, which SCRAMP (Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula) described in its announcement as “part of an ongoing evolution of operations” at the track, Campbell will move into a new role as Senior Vice President of Event Operations. A search for a permanent new CEO is underway.
"This is a response to the needs and plans of the new SCRAMP that began operating under a new agreement and structure with the County of Monterey in January," Smith said in a statement. "It will enable SCRAMP to address the increased demands of running the entire Laguna Seca Recreation Area while staying focused on an ambitious plan for racing and non-racing events at the facility.
"The realignment allows Gill and her team to focus solely on ensuring future success to meet SCRAMP and Monterey County's shared vision for the future of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca."
In the same statement, Campbell said that her new position will play to her strengths in event organization and promotion.
"I'm looking forward to doing what I do best, which is to organize and promote events, starting with the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in August," she said. "Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-class facility that has a rich history of bringing once-in-a-lifetime events to the Monterey Peninsula for the shared enjoyment of fans and the community alike and we're going to continue that tradition."
A protracted debate over the Monterey circuit’s track management ended in January with the local county extending SCRAMP’s deal through to at least 2019.
Under the reorganization, which SCRAMP (Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula) described in its announcement as “part of an ongoing evolution of operations” at the track, Campbell will move into a new role as Senior Vice President of Event Operations. A search for a permanent new CEO is underway.
"This is a response to the needs and plans of the new SCRAMP that began operating under a new agreement and structure with the County of Monterey in January," Smith said in a statement. "It will enable SCRAMP to address the increased demands of running the entire Laguna Seca Recreation Area while staying focused on an ambitious plan for racing and non-racing events at the facility.
"The realignment allows Gill and her team to focus solely on ensuring future success to meet SCRAMP and Monterey County's shared vision for the future of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca."
In the same statement, Campbell said that her new position will play to her strengths in event organization and promotion.
"I'm looking forward to doing what I do best, which is to organize and promote events, starting with the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in August," she said. "Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-class facility that has a rich history of bringing once-in-a-lifetime events to the Monterey Peninsula for the shared enjoyment of fans and the community alike and we're going to continue that tradition."
A protracted debate over the Monterey circuit’s track management ended in January with the local county extending SCRAMP’s deal through to at least 2019.
